Troubleshooting the Elusive "Apppo14160 Document Action Not Completed Successfully" Error on Portable Devices
The error code APP-PO-14160: Document action not completed successfully typically occurs in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) within the Purchasing module. It signifies that you are trying to perform an action (such as canceling or closing a document) that the system deems incompatible with the current status of the record. Common Causes
Trying to "Finally Close" a document that isn't in a "Closed" or "Open" status, or trying to cancel a shipment that is already in a transition state. Account Issues:
Verify Accounts: Ensure all associated accounts (GL accounts) are active and valid for the transaction period. Review Oracle Support Notes:
If "Portable" refers to portability across environments (Dev vs. Prod):
The error APP-PO-14160: Document Action Not Completed Successfully is a specific message generated by Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), typically within the Purchasing module. It occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as canceling, approving, or forwarding) on a document—like a Purchase Order (PO)—that is in a state incompatible with that action. Common Causes
PDF Flattening: If printing a PDF, use the "Print as Image" option in the print dialog.